How psychological research makes a difference in everyday lives
Research Methods: A Tool for Life introduces readers to the importance of scientific research in every day life. Updated in the third edition, this text presents current research that engages students with familiar issues. Discussions of controversies in psychology stimulate student interest while explaining important methodological concepts, which helps students understand how new research emerges.
Learning Goals
Upon completing this book, readers should be able to:
Generate a research question and select an appropriate methodology Deal appropriately with ethical issues related to research Conduct meaningful research using a wide array of methodologies Consider social and cultural factors when consuming or conducting research Write a Research Report
- ISBN10 0205916279
- ISBN13 9780205916276
- Publish Date 27 October 2012 (first published 22 October 2012)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 7 April 2016
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Pearson
- Edition 3rd ed.
- Pages 480
- Language English